Executive Chef – Menu Architect & Kitchen Operations Leader

Compass Group Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Health benefits

Mental health resources

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Compass Group Canada, a leading food and support services company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across diverse foods and catering events in Montreal. You will oversee operations, menu planning, budgeting, and inventory management, while driving quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The role requires four years of supervisory culinary experience, strong banquet expertise, and fluency in French and English, plus proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in a wide variety of foods and catering events.
• Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies for food production.
• Be involved in menu planning and development, budgeting, costing and maintaining inventory levels.
• Ensure staffing for productivity and maintain high quality; control food and payroll costs.
• Maintain good client relationships and ensure client satisfaction with service and menu options.
• Ensure compliance with Compass' QA and WHMIS regulations; coordinate WHMIS training and inspections.
• Make recommendations for maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment and areas.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Banquet & catering expertise

Menu planning & development

Food cost controls

Staff leadership & motivation

Bilingual communication (FR/EN)

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Inventory management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group Canada, a leading food and support services company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across diverse foods and catering events in Montreal. You will oversee operations, menu planning, budgeting, and inventory management, while driving quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The role requires four years of supervisory culinary experience, strong banquet expertise, and fluency in French and English, plus proficiency in MS Office.